Abstract

ANTIBIOTICS CLASSIFICATION AND RESISTANCE: A REVIEW

Jasmine Shalet D. Souza*

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Abstract

Antibiotics are the substances that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. Antibiotics can be classified based on their action, mechanism of action, chemical nature, based on nature of source and based on spectrum of activity. One major problem with the use of antibiotics is development of resistance. Overuse of antibiotics has lead to antibiotic resistance. To overcome the antimicrobial resistance, unnecessary overuse of antibiotics should be avoided and research should be focused on alternate therapies to treat infection.

Keywords: Antibiotics, Resistance, Classification, Mechanism.